I'm stuck and really just need some encouragment please

I have been stuck the past two months at least, just going up and down three pounds.  My activity level has increased but is still not as much as I need.  I have just bought a new bike 2 weeks ago and have been riding sooooo much, something that is so new and unheard of for me.  I have never counted calories but I have started the past couple weeks because something has to give right, and my calories are typically right on.  Occasionally I have been up 1-200 calories so this HAS to be why I am stuck right?? I need to just get it together with my calories and even more activity right??? I am 10 months out I should still be able to loose weight right??? I finally feel like I am at an acceptable overweight, sounds terrible but I still have so far to go and as you see I am really starting to get nervous and freak out just a bit:) I appreciate any thoughts I am just really struggling, thank you for reading and taking the time.

It happens.  Your body is trying to adjust to your new lifestyle, so give yourself a little credit for ALL the work you are doing.  Have you talked with your health care provider?  Have you had blood work?  Are you REALLY getting enough protein?  I am a strong believer in food journals, that way you & your doc can look it over & see where you might not be getting enough (or too much).

Stay positive - which is a hard thing to do -- but hey!  You have at least ONE person out in the world who heard you & I CARE.

High Five for all you have been SUCCESSFUL at!
B  :)~

How many carbs are you eating?

Hello,

Congrats on your progess to date! I sincerely doubt you're done losing at 10 months out...stalls seem common. Re-evaluate your protein and liquid intake and make sure you're getting plenty of both. The scale WILL move downward again. At 14 months post-op, I've experienced the same two-month stability lately...my longest stall. So I'm also looking at my protein & liquid intake and definitely reducing some carbs. I'm not done yet!

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

~Linda in S FL

 I know it's frustrating but keep in mind it will pick up again, and you have lost 143 lbs!!  Don't get discouraged. :)

 you've done amazing... an its not over..... i havent been losing for the past few months either.. but my body is contouring... according to the doctors... im begining to gain muscle... if u cant get them to give u a body fat percentage test.. its simple u just hold a thing for a few mins... an with ur height an weight in it an it caculates how much of u is still fat... mine keeps going down... even tho my lbs havent... so dont get discouraged...  but do ask about that.. an keep measuring.. omg at the inches i have lost.... its outstanding an unreal....

Take a breath, you have already lost an adult- so be patient with your body!

I don't know much but I do know that this is what helps me lose the weight:

1) I eat a lot of protein (I'm at like 1200-1500cal normally)
2) I drink a lot of water
3) I work out almost everyday
4) I don't eat anything w/ sugars over 6gm (including fruit)
5) I don't eat white foods
6) I wait 30-60 min after eating before drinking

You have to find what works for you, but be patient with your body and stick to the plan cuz you're not done yet!

Thank you everyone, you have me feeling better today!!! I really have been taking a hard look at everything so hopefully the scale will move soon, I need to just focus on the non scale victories because those are neverending!!!!